Off The Mark Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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off the mark What does off the mark mean?	to be not quite exactly right	The cost estimate for the new train station was off the mark.
off the mark What does off the mark mean?	not quite exactly right	The cost estimate for the new train station was off the mark.
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rophies What does "rophies" mean?	rohypnol

get out from under (someone or something) What does "get out from under (someone or something)" mean?	to escape from a situation that one does not like	I would like to get out from under my boss who is always watching my work.
all in one piece What does "all in one piece" mean?	safely, without damage	Our furniture arrived all in one piece after we moved.
in league with (someone) What does "in league with (someone)" mean?	in secret agreement or partnership with someone	The union has been in league with management to try and close the factory.
whacked What does "whacked" mean?	drunk; intoxicated
pack What does "pack" mean?	carry or have a gun
wedgie What does "wedgie" mean?	the act of pulling the underwear of a boy up from behind so that it creates discomfort around the genitals
salt of the earth What does "salt of the earth" mean?	basic and fundamentally good people	The members of our club are all the salt of the earth and are fun to spend time with.
(on the) cutting edge What does "(on the) cutting edge" mean?	using the most recent technology.	"The university's computer lab is (on the) cuttingedge. It hasall the latest hardware and software."

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Off The Mark Idiom